How to adapt your skincare routine for summer and winter

How seasonal changes affect your skin

Weather has a significant impact on how your skin behaves. Heat, humidity, cold air and indoor heating all place different demands on the skin barrier.

Adjusting your skincare routine throughout the year helps prevent breakouts, dehydration, sensitivity and long term damage. The goal is not to overhaul everything, but to make thoughtful seasonal shifts.

Summer skincare routine

Common summer skin concerns

• Acne breakouts and excess oil
• Humidity and sweat
• Heat and sun exposure
• Pigmentation and sun damage

Summer essentials

Daily sunscreen

Sunscreen is essential all year, but especially in summer.

• Use a broad spectrum sunscreen daily
• Choose zinc based formulas if prone to breakouts
• Reapply when exposed to prolonged sun

Sunscreen helps prevent pigmentation, premature ageing and skin barrier damage.

Lighter hydration

In warmer months, skin often needs hydration without heaviness.

• Switch to Light Balancing Crème for daytime use
• If using Intense Hydrating Crème in winter, step down to Nature's Antioxidant Crème or Light Balancing Crème

The aim is to hydrate without clogging pores or trapping heat.

Increase exfoliation and masking

Heat and sweat can lead to congestion and excess oil.

• Use Gentle Exfoliant up to twice per week
• Apply White Clay Mask once to twice weekly to detox and calm skin

The Perfect Skin Prep Pack is ideal during summer to regulate oil and support clear pores without stripping the skin.

Winter skincare routine

Common winter skin concerns

• Cold, dry air and wind
• Dehydration and flakiness
• Indoor heating exposure
• Increased sensitivity

Winter essentials

Continue daily sunscreen

UV exposure still occurs in winter, even on cloudy days.

• Apply sunscreen every morning
• Especially important for preventing pigmentation and barrier damage

Step up hydration and nourishment

Cold air and heaters strip moisture from the skin.

• Use Intense Hydrating Crème daily to support barrier repair
• Layer Daily rejuve facial oil at night for added nourishment
• Use Nature's Antioxidant Crème for daytime hydration if skin is not severely dry

Hydration is easier to maintain overnight than correct during the day.

Do not forget eye care

The eye area is thinner and more prone to dryness.

• Apply Intense Eye Crème nightly during winter
• Helps prevent fine lines and dehydration

Support skin from the inside out

Hydration is just as important internally.

• Drink water consistently throughout the day
• Increase intake in the morning to offset overnight water loss

Manage indoor air quality

Indoor heating dries the air and the skin.

• Use a cool air humidifier if heaters are running
• Keep heating at low to moderate temperatures where possible